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GENERAL STUDIES (Mains 2010)

TEST (1): Indian Polity & Constitution and Current

Affairs & General Awareness

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer must be written in the medium specified in the

Admission Certificate issued you, which must be state

clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space

provided for the purpose . No Marks will be given for the

answers written in a medium other than that specific in the

Admission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt all questions strictly in

accordance with the instructions given under each question.

The number of marks carried by each question is indicated

at the end of the question.

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Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300

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1. Answer any one of the following questions (in about 250

words each) 30

a). “ Role of parliament is just not legislation” . In this context

discuss the extra constitutional function of parliament.

b). “ Democratic decentralization or Panchayati Raj aims at

making democracy real by bringing the millions into the

functioning of their representative government at the lowest

level” How far it has achieved in present Indian Political

scenario.

2. Answer any one of the following questions (in about 250

words each) 30

a). “ In India one party rule came to an end after 1967 ” In this

context discuss the evolution of coalition government till date.

b). “Regionalism in present day India is readily used for political

gains by petty politicians and secessionist organizations”. In this

context critically examine the role of regional parties in Indian

Politics”.

3. Answer any two of the following questions (in about 150

words each) 15×2=30

a). Discuss the relation and comparison between fundamental

rights and directive principle of state policy.

b). Enumerate the Directive principle outside part IV of

constitution.

c). Draw a comparison between discretionary powers of

President and Governor.

4. Answer any one of the following questions (in about 250

words each) 30

a). What do you mean by Green Development ? Where are the

problems to achieve green development in India.

b). Rio to Copenhagen outcomes regarding global warming.

5. Answer any two of the following questions (in about 150

words) 2x 15=30

a). What would be the socio economic impact of Commonwealth

Games 2010 in India ?

b). Tourism is driving force for poverty alleviation , Job creation

and social harmony. In context of India, give relevance of Eco

tourism specially rural tourism.

c). Assess the importance of infrastructure development in North

Eastern region specially on energy & transport.

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6. Answer the following questions (in about 20 words each)

10 x1= 10

a) Finance Commission

b) Impeachment of judges

c) Shadow cabinet

d) 91st constitution Amendment Act

e) Ordinance making Power of President

f) Quo – Warranto

g) DPSP’s in practice

h) Special Powers of the Rajya Sabha

i) Colourable legislation

j) Zonal Council

7. Answer any one of the following questions (in about 250

words each) 30

a). “ Judicial review is actually adopted in the Indian

Constitution from the constitution of the United States of

America” Discuss various aspects of Judicial review in India.

b). “ The great contribution of judicial activism in India has been

to provide a safety valve in a democracy and a hope that justice

is not beyond reach”. Discuss.

8. Answer any three of the following questions (in about 125

words) 3x 10=30

a). Discuss the role of Joint Forest management ( JFM ) in India.

Also contrast it how this in initiatives mitigate the climate

change?

b). Child Labour is big social problem in India. Suggest some

initiatives to eliminate this problem.

c). PM’s National Council on Skill

d). Indo China’s culture diplomacy in South East Asia.

9. Answer the following questions (in about 40 words each)

6 x5= 30

a). Atithi Devo Bhava Campaign

b). RUDSETI

c). Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary

d). Cyclone “ Laila”

e). Aadhaar

f). Jessica Watson

10. Answer any three of the following questions (in about 150

words) 3x 15=45

a). Critically examine the trends of bargaining and competitive

federalism in India.

b). What role can the Union Government play in setting inter

state water disputes. Elucidate.

c). Discuss the Implication of incorporation of the word socialist

into Preamble.

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d). Critically evaluate the functions of National Development

Council.

11. Answer the following questions (in about 20 words each)

1 x5= 5

a). Uniform Civil Code

b). Pressure Groups

c). Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2008

d). Article 13

e). Factors disrupting national integration

CONTENT (Test 1) Indian Polity & Constitution + Current Affairs & Ge neral Awareness Total Marks (Distribution of Marks) : 300 Marks Traditional Indian Polity & Constitution (Fundamental) : 90 Marks Current India Polity & Constitution : 90 Marks Current Affairs & General Awareness :120 Marks

Source: Current Affairs & General Awareness - Yojana, The Hindu, the Economic Times, World Focus, Economic & Political Weekly, Frontline, India Year book 2010, Economic Survey 2009-2010, Internet Knowledge Base

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